As Teddington's dedicated online newspaper we are working to gather all the information you'll need as we head into this second national lockdown.

The 27-day lockdown set out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in an address to the nation on Saturday (October 31) should be approved by parliament this week and will begin on Thursday, November 5.

It was last until December 2.

As a champion of business and the high street, we want to help you as much as we can.

We run a free online A-Z of what's in Teddington, giving businesses a promotional boost. You can add your business to it here.

If you run a cafe, pub or restaurant, will you be changing to offer takeaway and delivery? Let us know your plans and we'll publicise them.

Do you work in an industry which will have to stop for the lockdown, and will you be using the furlough scheme which has been extended? Jobseekers can take a look at our jobs portal where dozens of new vacancies are posted every day.

Below you'll find information on how businesses are responding to the lockdown, changes to council services, community requests and more.

If there's something we should post, please email [email protected]

How businesses are adapting

Holistic health massage and beauty spa Vidatherapy will be closing on Thursday - but they do have a new online shop selling our amazing Aveda products.

Take a look at their entry on our Local List.

Teddington-based pilates instructor and rehab specialist Aileen Kilshaw runs AForce Training. "I moved a lot of my work successfully online in the first lockdown and have added to my classes available on zoom for next week," she told us.

The Landmark Arts Centre has encouraged visitors to come this week before it has to close, and is being hard hit by the lockdown. Its shop is open 10am-4pm until Wednesday when customers can buy eco-friendly wrapping paper, quirky Christmas cards by local artists and super gifts from local designer makers.

Landmark's Festive Emporium can't now take place but there are are plans to take it online and more information will soon be made available. The building itself will be closed until December 2 and the two December concerts by Katey Brooks and 2020 Baroque are still set to go ahead. "If you attend Monkey Music, Wiggle Tiggles or Mini Mozart classes please contact them direct for information," the centre said.

The King's Head, runner-up in our hospitality world cup, said "it's now or never if you want to enjoy a glorious pub meal before Lockdown 2.0," offering two-for-one on main courses until Thursday.

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"Can we take this opportunity to thank you once again for your support since we reopened. We have been bowled over by your kindness and loyalty, we consider ourselves very lucky to have such wonderful guests and we truly value your support," the pub said.

The Lensbury Club will be closed during the lockdown and all memberships have been placed on a free freeze. "We appreciate that this news and update is not what many of us were expecting during what continues to be an extremely challenging year, but understand that the health and wellbeing of our wider community is a priority," it said.

High street restaurant One One Four invited its supporters to come for a "last supper" before all restaurants have to close. "We will also be launching new details in regards to our take away menus, gin deliveries, zoom gin masterclasses and much more - keep your eyes peeled via our website, newsletter and social media," they said.

Helen who runs Mindful Personal Training told us via Twitte: "I will be available via Zoom for 1-1 coaching. If you need any help with stress reduction or fitness then please feel free to ask me any questions. My website is also available for info."

Italian pizzeria IL Preferito said: "IL Preferito will be open for Takeaways and delivery via our partner - Ubereats, Deliveroo and Justeat."

Our hospitality world cup champions said: "Sidra Teddington and Sidra Twickenham offer free delivery to your home with no minimum order."

Council services

Teddington Nub News has enquired about what the lockdown will mean for essential council services and functions, such as waste and recycling collections, Townmead recycling centre, libraries, on-street parking charges and sports.

The council is currently working through everything and we'll update you as soon as we can.